If a minor who is capable of a reasonable assessment of his/her own interests refuses consent, the procedure may not be carried out even if the parents or guardian have consented; notwithstanding the rules for consent outlined above, if minors between the ages of 12 and 15 are deemed to be capable of a reasonable assessment of their own interests, all the other obligations resting on medical staff are to be fulfilled vis-à-vis the minor him/herself (and not vis-à-vis the parents or guardian).
- A reserva de las normas sobre el consentimiento antes apuntadas, si se considera que un menor de entre 12 y 15 años es capaz de evaluar razonablemente su propio interés, todas las demás obligaciones del personal médico se consultarán al menor (y no a los padres o tutores).